For More Info On Recycling

List of Collection Centers

Home Chemical Collection

All Miami-Dade County residents can visit the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers any time during normal operating hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday). No appointment is needed. No commercial disposal is permitted.

The locations of the Home Chemical Collection are as follows:

 

Bulk Trash Disposal

All Miami-Dade County residents can dispose of bulk trash at one of the landfills, for a fee.

The locations of the landfills are as follows:

* Accepts used motor oil
** Accepts used electronics
*** Does not accept white goods
**** Does not accept tires.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Recycling Items

Items Allowed

  • Aluminum, steel and tin cans - empty
  • PET bottles with symbol #1 with screw tops only - empty     
  • HDPE plastic bottles with the symbol #2 (milk, water bottles, detergent and shampoo bottles, etc.) - empty   
  • Plastic Recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs, cups, and tubs.
  • Glass food & beverage containers (clear, brown and green) - empty
  • Uncoated paperboard (ex. Cereal boxes; food and snack boxes)
  • Newspaper, mail, magazines, glossy inserts, pamphlets and catalogs
  • Uncoated printing, phone books, writing and office paper
  • Old corrugated containers/cardboard (uncoated)
  • Now Accepted: Plastic to-go cups and paper cups 
*Any items not listed above are not permissible. Go to wm.com/recycleright for the most current recycling information.

Items Not Allowed

  • Garbage or other non-recyclable waste ex. cylinders, tanks, rocks, dirt, building debris, flammables
  • Batteries ex. dry cell batteries, lead acid batteries
  • Certain glass products ex. window or auto glass, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, mirrors, glass cookware or bakeware, ceramics
  • Plastic bags, foam, trays and containers
  • Home chemicals ex. paints, pesticides
  • Medical waste and pharmaceuticals
  • Electronic waste and accessories ex. PCs, monitors, televisions, printer cartridges, keyboards, cell phones, CDs and DVDs
  • Other non-recyclables ex. coat hangers, small appliances, microwave trays
  • Empty propane or oxygen tanks

Hazardous Waste Collection

Once a year in May, the Town collects hazardous waste materials. Please call Town Hall at 305.861.4863 for our schedule and more information.

Silace Petitcar Retires After 25 Years of Service to the Town of Surfside

After more than two decades of steadfast service, Silace Petitcar of the Public Works Department is retiring from the Town of Surfside. Petitcar’s last day was July 31, 2025, marking 25 years of employment since his hire date on Nov. 1, 1999.


During the  Special Meeting of the Town Commission held July 28, Petitcar’s was recognized for his outstanding contributions and celebrate his retirement. Town Commission, staff, and colleagues gathered to thank him for his commitment to Surfside and its residents.

“Silace has been one of the most dependable and hardworking members of our team,” said Town Manager Mark Blumstein. “His work ethic, integrity, and dedication to Surfside will be missed,not just by his colleagues, but by the entire Town.”

Throughout his career, Petitcar played a vital role in maintaining and supporting Town operations, and helping deliver essential public services. Known for his humility, quiet dedication and willingness to help wherever needed, Petitcar leaves behind a legacy of reliability and pride in his work.

As he prepares for the next chapter, the Town of Surfside extends its deepest gratitude to Silace Petitcar for 25 years of meaningful service.

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